Browsing by Author "Yogesh Kumar Arya"

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A qualitative exploration of stressors and coping strategies of transmen during the global crisis
(Sapienza Universita Editrice, 2024) Akanksha Srivastava; Yogesh Kumar Arya; Shobhna Joshi; Tushar Singh
Introduction: The lockdown protocols with various restrictions were put in effect to stop the proliferation of coronavirus. It brought many challenges in the life of the mass community, but the challenges faced by transmen during the lockdown were unique and, in some cases, more challenging due to the high level of marginalization, ignorance, and lack of basic support for them even in normal times. This further led to the poor psychological and physical health of these individuals. The present paper aims to understand the subjective ordeal of transmen, the stressors they faced at the time of lockdown and the coping strategies opted to deal with the stressors. Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 transmen of the age range 21 to 30 years residing in India. The interviews were conducted after the end of the pandemic during and after phase 4 of unlock in India when the restriction on movement was removed. The interviews were later analyzed using Thematic analysis. Result: The analysis shows several physical, psychological, and social stressors emerged during the pandemic including emotional and physical violence from unaccepting parents, unavailability of supportive organizations, inaccessibility of medical assistance and hormone treatment, suicidal ideation due to free time, feelings of isolation and use of wrong pronouns all affecting the mental health severely. To deal with these stressors, transmen adopted various strategies that include, cognitive appraisal, emotional support from friends, and self-help thought. Conclusion: These findings are discussed within the Indian context during the pandemic. The findings of the present work will help transmen in suggesting the ways of dealing with the stressors at uncertain times. © Author(s)
Childhood maltreatment and its mental health consequences among Indian adolescents with a history of child work
(SAGE Publications Inc., 2020) Rakesh Pandey; Shulka Gupta; Aakanksha Upadhyay; Rajendra Prasad Gupta; Meenakshi Shukla; Ramesh Chandra Mishra; Yogesh Kumar Arya; Tushar Singh; Shanta Niraula; Jennifer Yun Fai Lau; Veena Kumari
Objectives: Although the prevalence and mental health consequences of childhood maltreatment among adolescents have been studied widely, there are few data addressing these issues in Asian lower middle–income countries. Here, we assessed the prevalence and types of childhood maltreatment and, for the first time, examined their association with current mental health problems in Indian adolescents with a history of child work. Methods: One hundred and thirty-two adolescents (12–18 years; 114 males, 18 females) with a history of child work were interviewed using the Child Maltreatment, Conventional Crime, and Witnessing and Indirect Victimisation modules of the Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire. Potential psychiatric diagnoses and current emotional and behavioural problems were assessed using the culturally adapted Hindi versions of the Youth’s Inventory–4R and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, respectively. Results: A large proportion of the sample reported childhood abuse or neglect (83.36%), direct or indirect victimisation (100%) and experienced symptoms of one or more psychiatric disorders (83.33%). Of the most common maltreatment types, physical abuse was present for 72.73% (extra-familial 56.25%, intra-familial 42.71%), emotional abuse for 47.7% (extra-familial 74.6%, intra-familial 12.9%), general neglect for 17.4% and unsafe home for 45.5% of the adolescents. All these maltreatment types were associated with poor mental health, with emotional abuse showing the strongest and wide-ranging impact. Conclusions: Indian adolescents with a history of child work are at an extremely high risk of extra-familial physical and emotional abuse as well as victimisation. They also experience a range of psychiatric symptoms, especially if they suffered emotional abuse. There is an urgent need for routine mental health screening and to consider emotional abuse in all current and future top-down and bottom-up approaches to address childhood maltreatment, as well as in potential interventions to ameliorate its adverse effects on mental health and well-being, of child and adolescent workers. © The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists 2020.
Death and Mourning Process in Frontline Health Care Professionals and Their Families During COVID-19
(Frontiers Media S.A., 2021) Sreeja Das; Tushar Singh; Rahul Varma; Yogesh Kumar Arya
The COVID-19 epidemic has mushroomed globally, disrupting the existence of millions. Under this current pandemic situation, the frontline health care professionals are looped in the clutch of the virus and are relatively more exposed to the patients infected with the disease. In this precarious situation, the frontline health care professionals have contributed their best to provide utmost care to the patients infected with the ailment. The direct involvement of these professionals, however, has taken a toll on their physical health as well as on their mental well-being. Several studies conducted recently have reported that frontline health care workers engaged in direct diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with COVID-19 are associated with a higher risk of symptoms of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health issues. Lack of personal protection equipment, unreasonable amounts of work, improper medicines, fear of contracting the disease, and lack of skilled training have interposed the frontline health care workers with unimaginable stress. Due to the widespread outbreak, the death count of the frontline health care professionals has also surged. However, studies exploring the physical and mental welfare of the frontline health care professionals and their families are very few and far behind. To address this aperture, the present paper attempts to highlight the psychological and physical impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the frontline health care professions and to understand the impact of the death of these frontline health care professionals on the psychological well-being, mourning process, and complicated grief among the family members of healthcare professionals. The paper also presents some recommendations for providing psychological support to healthcare professionals and their bereaved families. © Copyright © 2021 Das, Singh, Varma and Arya.
Effectiveness of mindfulness based cognitive behavior therapy on life satisfaction, and life orientation of adolescents with depression and suicidal ideation
(Elsevier B.V., 2019) Saurabh Raj; Swati Akshay Sachdeva; Rubina Jha; Shivantika Sharad; Tushar Singh; Yogesh Kumar Arya; Sunil K. Verma
Suicide and depression are among the most alarming phenomena prevalent throughout the world. Various approaches have tried to explain the intricacies in depression and suicide, as a consequence of faulty psychological adjustment of the individual. Several therapeutic approaches have been developed to strengthen one's coping process, among which cognitive behaviour therapy has shown promising results. Also, mindfulness-based approaches to cognitive behavioural therapy have further accelerated the well-being of such individuals. This study was conducted with an aim to see the effect of mindfulness-based cognitive behaviour therapy on life satisfaction and life orientation in adolescents with depression and suicidal behaviour. A sample of 30 adolescents who scored high on scales of depression and suicidal tendencies were administered pre-test measures on life satisfaction and life orientation. After that they were exposed to an eight weeks programme on mindfulness-based cognitive behaviour therapy, followed by a post-assessment on the same measures. The analysis of pre and post test revealed a significant enhancement in life satisfaction, life orientation, and family functioning as well as a reduction in depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation. It is concluded that mindfulness-based cognitive behaviour therapy serves as an effective medium to enhance the psychological functioning of depressive and suicidal adolescents. © 2018 Elsevier B.V.
Impact of COVID-19 and Social Distancing Measures on Married Women: A Qualitative Enquiry
(Taylor and Francis, 2025) Shalini Mittal; Tushar Singh; Harleen Kaur; Rahul Varma; Sreeja Das; Yogesh Kumar Arya; Sunil K. Verma; Shivantika Sharad; Divya Bhanot; Udisha Merwal; Aishwarya Jaiswal; Benkat Krishna Bharti; Bhawna Tushir
Considering the World Health Organization’s declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic, governments worldwide implemented lockdowns and social distancing measures to contain the spread. Despite these critical measures, the pandemic exacerbated gender inequality, particularly impacting women. With schools and workplaces closed and heightened concerns for family members’ health, women shouldered increased family responsibilities, leading to numerous physical and psychological health challenges. Married women, in particular, faced amplified burdens. This study aims to delve into the experiences of married women during the pandemic. Twenty married women within the age range of 22–45 years residing in the northern part of India were telephonically interviewed about their experiences during the COVID-19-induced lockdown. The interviews recordings were transcribed manually and analysed using thematic content analysis. The emerging themes -emotional and psychological impact, social impact, workload impact, and coping mechanisms -shed light on both the positive and negative outcomes of the pandemic. The results revealed that both working and non-working married women encountered emotional, psychological, and social challenges such as anxiety, social isolation, increased intimacy, and work–family conflict due to heightened domestic responsibilities resulting from the confinement of each family member at home. However, women reported that habituation and forced adjustments became their primary coping mechanisms. © 2025 selection and editorial matter, Shalini Mittal, Tushar Singh, Harleen Kaur, Rahul Varma, Sreeja Das, Yogesh Kumar Arya, Sunil K. Verma, Shivantika Sharad, Divya Bhanot, Udisha Merwal, Aishwarya Jaiswal, Benkat Krishna Bharti, and Bhawna Tushir.
Major Stressors and Coping Strategies of Internal Migrant Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Exploration
(Frontiers Media S.A., 2021) Akanksha Srivastava; Yogesh Kumar Arya; Shobhna Joshi; Tushar Singh; Harleen Kaur; Himanshu Chauhan; Abhinav Das
COVID-19 forced lockdown in India, leading to the loss of job, crisis of food, and other financial catastrophes that led to the exodus migration of internal migrant workers, operating in the private sector, back to their homes. Unavailability of transport facilities led to an inflicted need to walk back to homes barefooted without lack of any other crucial resources on the way. The woeful state of internal migrant workers walking back, with all their stuff on their back, holding their children, was trending on social media worldwide. Their problem continued even after reaching home, including misbehavior of villagers, indifferent mannerism of family members toward them, inability to fulfill family responsibility, and financial crisis, which led to stress, fear, and trauma for these internal migrant workers. The present paper aimed to assess the idiosyncratic stressors of internal migrant workers throughout the pandemic era and their responses toward those problems, which helped them cope with it. In-depth semistructured telephonic interviews were conducted with 25 internal migrant workers who were working in different cities in India before lockdown. The analyses revealed that multiple stressors include financial crisis, unavailability of food, inability to continue education, inability to pay house rent, lack of support from neighbors and family, and other psychological stressors that affected them. However, they also tried multiple strategies to deal with the problems, including a cognitive appraisal of the problem and making oneself psychologically competent to deal with the situation. Social support of family and friends played a vital role in enhancing hardiness and increasing the level of happiness at scarce times. At the same time, some of them could not deal with stressors and opted for psychiatric help to manage the physical symptoms of stress. © Copyright © 2021 Srivastava, Arya, Joshi, Singh, Kaur, Chauhan and Das.
Physical Fitness and Exercise During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Enquiry
(Frontiers Media S.A., 2020) Harleen Kaur; Tushar Singh; Yogesh Kumar Arya; Shalini Mittal
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought this fast-moving world to a standstill. The impact of this pandemic is massive, and the only strategy to curb the rapid spread of the disease is to follow social distancing. The imposed lockdown, resulting in the closure of business activities, public places, fitness and activity centers, and overall social life, has hampered many aspects of the lives of people including routine fitness activities of fitness freaks, which has resulted in various psychological issues and serious fitness and health concerns. In the present paper, the authors aimed at understanding the unique experiences of fitness freaks during the period of lockdown due to COVID-19. The paper also intended to explore the ways in which alternate exercises and fitness activities at home helped them deal with psychological issues and physical health consequences. Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with 22 adults who were regularly working out in the gym before the COVID-19 pandemic but stayed at home during the nationwide lockdown. The analysis revealed that during the initial phase of lockdown, the participants had a negative situational perception and a lack of motivation for fitness exercise. They also showed psychological health concerns and overdependence on social media in spending their free time. However, there was a gradual increase in positive self-perception and motivation to overcome their dependence on gym and fitness equipment and to continue fitness exercises at home. Participants also tended to play music as a tool while working out. The regular fitness workout at home during the lockdown greatly helped them to overcome psychological issues and fitness concerns. © Copyright © 2020 Kaur, Singh, Arya and Mittal.
“Psychological Antibodies” to Safeguard Frontline Healthcare Warriors Mental Health Against COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Psychopathology
(Frontiers Media S.A., 2020) Aishwarya Jaiswal; Tushar Singh; Yogesh Kumar Arya
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